Daily Summary:

  • Day 1: Condor’s Flight Chonta

Departures: Every day
Initial elevation: 3,500 meters M.S.N.M. / 11,480 feet
Final Elevation: 3,000 meters M.S.N.M./ 9,840 feet
Hours to walk: 1 Hours (round trip)
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Meals: Picnic lunch
Adventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory.
Duration of the tour: From 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Day 1

Condor’s Flight Chonta

Canyon of the Condor. It is an adventure trip recommended for people who like bird watching, walking, plus you can enjoy and learn from the local live culture. Of the variety of flora and fauna that exists in the place and one of the deepest Canyons of Peru this is one of the few places of Peru and in the world in which you can appreciate and see the spectacular flight of the Condors in its Natural habitat being a unique, fantastic and unforgettable experience.

Cusco – Quillarumiyoc – Tarawasi – Chonta – Mirador de Cóndores – Cusco

The trip begins in the city of Cusco 8 a.m. In the direction of Limatambo during the tour we will visit two beautiful and interesting archaeological centers Quillarumiyoc and Tarawasi, which possibly were used as astronomical observatories by the Incas. We will continue to the village of Limatambo where we will have lunch at a local restaurant.

The adventure begins with a panoramic view of the community of Chonta located at 3,400 meters and the snowfall of Salkantay and Humantay, after walking an hour and a half approximately by a beautiful road we will finally reach the viewpoint of Huaco, which is located in the margin Right of the canyon of the Apurimac River at 3,350 meters.

From the viewpoint we will have a spectacular view of the Apurimac Canyon and we will have the opportunity to appreciate the impressive Andean Condor stream in its natural habitat. The Condor is the largest flanking bird of prey in the world, considered a bird sacred by the Incas. With some luck we can also observe some birds like Eagles, Hawks, White-tailed Deer. After visiting and enjoying this beautiful trip we will start the return to the city of Cusco arriving at approximately 8 pm.

Included:

  • Pick up from you hotel.
  • Round trip transportation
  • Picnic lunch
  • Professional Tour Guide.
  • First Aid kit and Oxygen bottle.
  • Entrance fee.

Not included:

  • Alcoholic drinks and others not mentioned on the list
  • Walking stick USD 5.00 (each).
  • Dinner.
  • Rain poncho (can be bought anywhere in the city or along the trail).

What you need to take:

  • Daypack, warm clothes (scarf, sweaters, rainjacket, gloves)
  • Walking boots.
  • Walking sticks.
  • Rain poncho
  • Sun hat + sunglasses.
  • Toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
  • Suncream
  • Extra money

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